Recent storms raised the Folsom Lake level higher than it has been this early in decades, or ever.
The lake reached 431 feet above sea level Tuesday, Jan. 6, authorities said, and rose nine feet since Jan. 1. Folsom Lake’s “full pool” capacity is 466 elevation, or 997,000 acre-feet.
Officials operate the dam under flood control rules, keeping the lake around 60 percent from October to February. Federal Bureau of Reclamation staff then gradually increase storage each month, aiming for 100 percent by June, when rain runs out…